England held by Ghana in goalless Group L stalemate
- On Tuesday, June 23, England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw in Group L World Cup action at Boston Stadium in Foxboro, leaving both teams with 4 points atop the standings.
- Dominating possession, England completed 250 passes to Ghana's 34 and maintained a 19-2 shot-on-net differential, with EnglandThe Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice facilitating many chances.
- Jude Bellingham, an EnglandThe Real Madrid midfielder, was named 'Man of the Match' after recording a 59th-minute defensive takeaway and executing a crucial 54th-minute tackle.
- Late pressure tested Ghana keeper Benjamin Asare, who made a diving 86th-minute save before Nico Reilly struck the crossbar and Harry Kane sent the rebound high.
- England travels to New York/New Jersey Stadium to face Panama on June 27 at 5 p.m., while Ghana plays Croatia at Philadelphia Stadium the same day at 5 p.m.
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Soccer-England fail to break down stubborn Ghana in 0-0 draw
By William Schomberg FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 23 (Reuters) – England failed to find a way through a resolute Ghana side and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup Group L match on Tuesday, a result which left both sides well placed to move into the next phase but was a disappointment for Thomas Tuchel’s side after their opening 4-2 win over Croatia. Ghana, who pulled off a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Panama in their openi…
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